Friday, March 23, 2018

Happy Friday, people! It's Chelsea.

If you're lucky enough to have the day off tomorrow, congratulations! You just have to make it through a few more meetings, some awkward breakroom run-ins, and maybe one unforeseen technical issue before you're free for a couple of days. If you do have to work tomorrow, know we're all rooting for you. 

We're going to kick off this weekend talking about one thing people seem to agree on: Parking in the Short North can be a bit of a nightmare. 

But officials want to make it a little less stressful for everyone, that's why they are adding some new, affordable parking garage options and partnering with Lyft. 

Navigator full story: Short North Is Taking Steps To Make Parking Less Stressful

 Friday Weather 🌡☀️☀️ High of 44F with sunny skies. Tonight will be clear, but chilly, with a low of 25F. ❄️ 

Navigator Originals ✏️Badass Mothers: Staci McCool of Bluespot YogaIn this new Columbus Navigator series, our very own badass mom, Tracie Baum introduces us to Staci McCool. She's a business owner, a loving mom, and a dedicated wife. Basically, she's exactly what her name says she is. Rock Out: Concerts Announced Including Joan Jett, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, And MoreBreak open that piggy bank... Promowest announced some more concerts for the summer and you're not going to want to miss a single one. Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Office, “Don’t Believe Everything You Read Online”At times like these, it's never been more important to do a little fact-checking. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is encouraging people to do just that when it comes to viral "safety" posts that are making their way around social media. Calling 911 and asking for a pizza is not the best way to get help your way. Navigator Weekender: The 12 Best Things To Do This Weekend Including Dixie’s Tupperware Party, A Metro Park Egg Hunt, and March For Our LivesStill looking for some weekend plans? There is a lot happening this weekend, from Easter egg hunts to protests. Here are the coolest things going on around town. 

Around Town 🏘National attention is returning to Ohio as a battleground state. Democrats are looking to keep up their winning streak with a special election this summer. The seat in Ohio's 12th District (Northeastern Columbus) had been held by Rep. Pat Tiberi since 2001, but he announced his resignation in January. [The Hill]Westgate Recreation Center and the Columbus Metropolitan Library teamed up to expose kids to video and editing technology. The students worked together to create, film, and edit a segment, meeting over the course of six weeks. [Dispatch]Ohio State Football held its annual Pro-Day yesterday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. The athletes gave their all in front of 150 NFL scouts, coaches and personnel. [Eleven Warriors]

Coming Up 📆🎭 3/23-24: Tour De Force - Ballet Met🎉 3/23-24: Dixie's Tupperware Party🎥 3/23-24: Columbus International Film & Animation Festival🎭 3/23-4/3: The Mountaintop - Short North Stage🎹 3/23-24: Brahms Requiem (Ohio Theatre)🥚 3/24: Easter Egg Hunt at Scioto Audubon Metro Park✊ 3/24: March For Our Lives🏒 3/24: Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues⚽️ 3/24: Crew vs. DC United📷 3/24: Food Photography 2.0🎷 3/24: PBJ & Jazz - New Basics Brass Band🛍 3/24-25: Junk Bash🎵 3/25: Home Free (Southern Theatre)🖼 3/25: Art Swap at Wild Goose Creative

Longread When I picture myself at 71, I picture sitting on a front porch swing, baking (finally not burning) delicious cookies, and hanging out with what I'm sure will be an astronomical number of dogs. Never in my wildest dreams would I think that after 7 decades on this planet, I'd take a trans-Atlantic journey in a kayak. But that is just one of the many differences that Aleksander Doba and I have. Doba completed his third treck across the pond in 2017. He was alone at sea for 110 days and fought wave after wave. Why? Although he has won awards for his journeys, he doesn't do it for the praise. He does it because he needs to. The New York Times Magazine: Why He Kayaked Across The Atlantic At 70 (For The Third Time)

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